Machu Picchu

Hundreds of years ago, the ancient Incas created a wonder unlike any other on Earth--Machu Picchu. This engineering marvel was perfectly designed to fit into the rocky landscape of the Andes Mountains in Peru, and includes sacred temples, plazas, terraces, and homes. This book introduces readers to the Inca, the masterful designers and builders of this world wonder. Readers will learn what makes Machu Picchu so special, and how the creators used their unique knowledge and skills to make it possible. Exciting text and vivid photographs bring readers up close to Machu Picchu. Readers are sure to be inspired by the ancient ingenuity that made this Incan citadel possible.